It's not as simple as that, Ronnie likes playing with Benzema, he's been an excellent foil for him for years, that is why Morata can't get in, and they've got Isco and Asensio to cover the Spanish jewels quota.
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It's not as simple as that, Ronnie likes playing with Benzema, he's been an excellent foil for him for years, that is why Morata can't get in, and they've got Isco and Asensio to cover the Spanish jewels quota.
Is benzema still facing a trial / prison for blackmail as well?
Why do people keep claiming that Madrid want to sell him. Madrid do not want to sell him, its Morata that wants to leave.
If Madrid did not use their buyback option, he would have been likely starting at Juve, and at Madrid he has been behind CR and Benzema. Benzema has the advantage of his relationship with Perez and Zidane, and not cos he has been better on the pitch. Benzema's lack of goals has been compensated fror by CR7 which allowed Zidane to get away with it.
If Madrid did not use their buyback option, he would have been likely starting at Juve, and at Madrid he has been behind CR and Benzema. Benzema has the advantage of his relationship with Perez and Zidane, and not cos he has been better on the pitch. Benzema's lack of goals has been compensated fror by CR7 which allowed Zidane to get away with it.
Dunno, it's been really quiet about that. Cris is the one who could be facing some shit with his tax fraud case where he supposedly evaded €16m. It's been on spanish news quite a bit these last few days.
He would've been likely to play as lone striker, I think he'd really struggle.
Why?
Icardi, Morata, Belotti
One of those 3 for our no.9 would be lovely
One of those 3 for our no.9 would be lovely
I just don't think he'd be strong enough to play that role on his own, seen him do it for Spain before and wasn't that impressed.
We need a striker, he's available, we should be in for him. Were far to slow in dealing with transfers
Our season finished only 3 days ago...
We want someone who first and foremost finishes all his chances. That's all we really needed to do much better this season just gone, given our very impressive chance creation stats. And that's not Morata.
Although apparently we're suddenly in a world where we sign Perisic, so who really cares?
Although apparently we're suddenly in a world where we sign Perisic, so who really cares?
A) Morata's goal scoring rate has been excellent this season. B) Griezmann is also supposed to be the answer for that.
Great news if he goes to Milan. Don't think he would work for us at all.
Who would in your opinion?
Oh, don't mistake me. I said even last season (when people were criticizing the Zlatan signing) that Rashford and Martial are not the answers and that we needed a striker. I still feel we need another striker - and a proven scorer - as these two could really go either way and a club with our ambitions and of our stature can't take such massive risks. That said, I just don't think Morata is the answer. Morata isn't on the bench because of some nexus between Zidane, Perez and Benzema. Look at James to see how that doesn't make sense! Morata is not quite (this is just my opinion) the striker we really need. His stats are skewed massively and people then move to goals / min because of his being mostly an impact sub. Fact is, if we don't trust Rashford and Martial, why are we so keen on bringing in someone who isn't - and has never been - the main man anywhere else?
I do understand the question of, "Well, who else then?" but I'm no scout and I don't watch every game of every team. I'm just stating an opinion on one striker who's been proposed. I could well be very wrong and we could sign him and he may bang in 30 next season in the PL alone. I'll back him to the hilt if Jose thinks he's the answer and signs him for us.
I haven't see enough of him to form a firm view but based on what I have seen I'm surprised of the level of interest. I'm sure Real are rubbing their hands together at the thought of 60m for a second string striker. It's no coincidence that Real are willing to sell, if he was up to it, they'd keep him.
The perils of farming out your development - ridiculous sums of money but Jese sold for far beyond his worth too
Icardi is better in every way I have a feeling they'd all cost similar amounts. Really hoping we get linked with him soon, but I'd be happy with Belotti.
Jese had always been overrated and was shocked when PSG bought him. He ended up taking a long route to where I thought he should have always been - a mid-table la liga team..
Icardi is clinical in the box but all other aspects of his game need a lot of improvement.
I think "a lot" of improvement is a bit of a stretch in my opinion
But part of that chance creation was Ibrahimovic, who provided vital link up play from up top. So to keep or improve their level, Utd needs that from their no.9 too. And that's where it gets tricky to find someone who ticks all the boxes on the highest level.
Morata is close enough from his skillset, but it remains to be seen if he can get it all together as the #1 option for a top team.
Believe me he won't get it together! I'm glad he is going AC as that is his level. Juve and Madrid are too good for him to be leading their line.
I'd probably agree with that, but the teams in question are Chelsea and United, whose offenses are well behind (especially Utd's), and who are still in a rebuilding process.
A) Better, but it's still not the quality you'd buy him for. B) Yes, exactly. Get him, that's your star quality going forward, added to Rashford and Martial who are both capable of being outstanding players if they actually get to play up front, which they will if we don't keep Ibra. Makes Morata too obsolete a signing to be worth what we'd have to pay for him.
Yes, but it seems like we can probably get Griezmann, who suits our needs better and is a much better player. So what would be the point getting Morata? With Griezmann providing the proven world class quality, Rashford has more than demonstrated the quality to become at least as good a player as Morata. And we have Martial in the equation too. Plus we don't know if Ibra's staying or going yet, but you'd think with CL football available he'd be up for giving it another season.
Yes, if you trust in Rashford & Martial making the next step in a 2 striker setup, Morata isn't needed. At least if physical presence in the box and heading ability aren't main criteria. But I think it's a tricky decision, no available CF option (homegrown or bought) strikes me as a surefire success.
To be honest, I'm not overly excited about any of the other options (Lukaku, Belotti, Icardi).
Probably Belotti from the little I've seen.
Not too many great line leading CFs out there.
Good for Barca. Potentially world class no9. Close to that level even now. Very good in build up as well as he has nice techique.
Belotti could be an absolute beast one day. He's very good.
Yeah, while my caveat was I've seen mostly Youtube compilations, I do like what I see attributes-wise and surely with a lot more to come from a 23-year-old.
All compilations present you with a player at their best so pinch of salt and all that, particularly regarding consistency and mentality, but you can tell what the players is/isn't about style-wise.
Yeah I think I've watched him play twice in my life so my opinion of him goes off what others have said, but trustworthy people seem to rate him so that's good enough for me. With Morata likely going to Milan, we certainly need someone...
Think there's a chance we get him, Di Marzio said he's out first priority signing. Not sure the situation on Milan trying to get him.
Not exactly a great goal scoring record despite playing for two clubs who dominate their respected leagues.
He's good in the air and much better technically than Belotti or Lukaku. He's scored at a very good rate this season when actually given the opportunity to play. I think he'd be a really good signing.
His future wife is an Italian model and she wants to go back to Italy. Milan got bought by some chinese and are loaded now.
Samuel Et....?
Di Marzio: Morata agrees personal terms with Milan.
http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/mila...-with-morata-belotti-is-still-the-alternative
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http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/mila...-with-morata-belotti-is-still-the-alternative
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Di Marzio still left open a chance that a big club comes in as competition. But the wife will decide this one.Di Marzio: Morata agrees personal terms with Milan.
http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/mila...-with-morata-belotti-is-still-the-alternative
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Think Jose hasn't been as realistic with his choices as he promised.
Morata was/is certainly gettable.
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